Living with another

We're not married but have been living together for over 16yrs. Can I claim head of household?

Best answer by bwa

Not unless you have a dependent.

Head of Household for tax purposes does not mean the same thing that Head of Household means in common, everyday language. For tax purposes:

You must be single or, for the entire last 1/2 of the year, lived apart from your spouse.
You have a qualifying dependent living with you for more than 1/2 of the year that you provide more than 1/2 of the cost of maintaining a residence for. The qualifying relative must be an actual close relative. A fiancé, fiancé’s child, or cousin for example, are not relatives or close relatives.

Answer

Alumni - Champ

Not unless you have a dependent.

Head of Household for tax purposes does not mean the same thing that Head of Household means in common, everyday language. For tax purposes:

You must be single or, for the entire last 1/2 of the year, lived apart from your spouse.
You have a qualifying dependent living with you for more than 1/2 of the year that you provide more than 1/2 of the cost of maintaining a residence for. The qualifying relative must be an actual close relative. A fiancé, fiancé’s child, or cousin for example, are not relatives or close relatives.